Anshultz 1712 sporter

[IBEW]

Hey guys i need some help deciding single stage trigger or two stage? I use a bi pod for targets or a bag. Might want to shoot some small game though, if I need to make a quick shot what can expect from a two stage trigger?? Thanks IBEW

 

[George Dickel]

My 1712 has the two stage trigger but I personally prefer a single stage. I shoot metallic silhouette and have gotten used to the two stage but there have been times where I took up the first stage, lost my concentration and pulled the second stage prematurely. That hurts your score as that is a lost shot you can't get back. For target shooting I find the two stage trigger to be a hinderance. For your use of the rifle I recommend the single stage.

 

[cdb1]

I don’t believe there is any practical advantage of one over the other, unless possibly you are a bada$$ headbanging competitive long distance shooter.

 

[cheygriz]

Single stage would be my preference.

 

[jmorris]

They make both because people are different, try both and decide what works best for you.

I like a crisp single stage the most but have shot a lot of tiny groups with old Walther “surprise break” triggers that have lots of take up and then fire with no point at which I know they are going to fire with any further movement.

 

[LoonWulf]

Walther “surprise break” triggers that have lots of take up and then fire with no point at which I know they are going to fire with any further movement.

I'd find that upsetting.....atleast on a gun with any recoil

 

[jmorris]

I'd find that upsetting.....atleast on a gun with any recoil

Kind of funny you mention that, I always bring one of them along when I am shooting my 50 BMG that is very much single stage.

I don’t know if I am just not “man enough” or my mind/body is too quick to make judgment on what’s best for my head but I have found I can make a little longer shooting session if I alternate between the two.

Yeah, one is going to be “crisp” and beat you up a bit but the other just fires at the same distance point in the pull with no extra effort.

I guess I really can’t explain it any more that that or it just works for me. In gun games I always preach “consistency is key” but I guess mixing things up does some good too. Might have to work more on developing that the theory(s).

 

[LoonWulf]

Kind of funny you mention that, I always bring one of them along when I am shooting my 50 BMG that is very much single stage.

I don’t know if I am just not “man enough” or my mind/body is too quick to make judgment on what’s best for my head but I have found I can make a little longer shooting session if I alternate between the two.

Yeah, one is going to be “crisp” and beat you up a bit but the other just fires at the same distance point in the pull with no extra effort.

I guess I really can’t explain it any more that that or it just works for me. In gun games I always preach “consistency is key” but I guess mixing things up does some good too. Might have to work more on developing that the theory(s).

That makes sense. Kinda resets the "this is gonna hurt" or the shot anticipation response a little maybe?

 

[jmorris]

Yeah, same thing for all of the heavy recoil stuff I shoot.

Another thing that works almost as well for me is to is have a buddy load the rifle and leave it empty every now and then. It’s obvious to everyone what shooter input is given when you dry fire vs live.